Platinum, nominally 10% on carbon black, HiSPEC™ 2000

Catalog No.	Quantity
AA4387609	10 g
AA4387602	0.5 g
AA4387604	2 g

Catalog No. AA4387609 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. 04387609

Description

CAS: 7440-6-6

Platinum black commonly acts as a catalyst in chemical reactions, as a catalytic converter in automobiles and in the petroleum industry as a catalyst. It also vigorously catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. It is used extensively as laboratory equipment, electrical contacts,electrodes, platinum resistance thermometers, dentistry equipment, and jewellery. Compounds containing platinum (cisplatin, oxaliplatin and carboplatin) are applied in chemotherapy against certain types of cancer and also applied as a pollution control catalysts for gasoline and diesel vehicles and in control of emissions of organics and nitrous oxides from industrial installations.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6-6-7440
• MDL Number: MFCD00011179

• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN1325
• Solubility Information: Soluble in aqua regia but insoluble in hydrochloric and nitric acids.
• Chemical Name or Material: Platinum, Nominally 10% on carbon black, HiSPEC™ 2000

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H351
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H228 Flammable solid.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only